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games4 days ago•14 min saved

Civilization 7 Unlocks Atomic Age with a Massive Free Update

Firaxis’s free Arc of Tomorrow overhaul for Civilization 7 adds an Atomic Age (1950s–2050s) with new buildings, units, and a nuclear diplomacy system, plus City-State transformations, proxy warfare, and Great Works of Film; a paid Earthrise expansion teases space-focused content. Set for 2027—about two years after launch—Arc of Tomorrow aims to be Civ 7’s biggest overhaul as it struggles with mixed reviews, while the game remains free-to-play on Steam through Sept 10 and Update 1.5.0 is near.

via Kotaku|

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culture2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nostalgic Blast from the Past: Atomic Age Toys Revisited"

The National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque is hosting an exhibition called "At Play In the Atomic Age," featuring over 100 toys, games, and gizmos related to post-war pop culture and the promotion of atomic energy. The exhibit showcases references to nuclear energy in various forms of media, including records, cereal premiums, comic books, and science kits. Interestingly, during the war, toy manufacturers like Lionel Train company were involved in producing Geiger counters and using model trains to transport radioactive materials in laboratories.

via Boing Boing|

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